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Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vide via Cabeça

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Elevation profile Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vide via Cabeça

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Difficulty points 1484
Length 19.3 mi
Average gradient 5.8%
Steepest segment 13.1%
Total ascent 5886 ft

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Beautiful scenery
14 hairpin turns
#25 toughest climb of Portugal
#71 most elevation gain of Europe
#9 longest climb of Portugal
#89 average steepest climb of Serra da Estrela
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Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vide via Cabeça is a climb in the region Serra da Estrela. It is 19.3 mi long and bridges 5886 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1484. The top of the ascent is located at 6535 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: EM 518, EN 338 & EN 338-1

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:53:18
7 mph 02:45:10
9 mph 02:08:43
12 mph 01:36:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vide via Cabeça. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vide via Cabeça belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vide via Cabeça is 19.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vide via Cabeça is 5.8%.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vide via Cabeça has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.1%.

The summit of Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vide via Cabeça is at 6535 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:53:18 to climb Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vide via Cabeça. At 7 mph the time is 02:45:10, and at 9 mph 02:08:43. For the fastest cyclists, 01:36:42 is an achievable time.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vide via Cabeça is located in the region Beira Alta in Portugal.

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